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offered instruction in California

48 California opinions name it 2 courts 1884–2026 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (36)

CaseFollowedCited
Frazier, Dame, Doherty, Parrish & Hanawalt v. Boccardo, Blum, Lull, Niland, Teerlink & Bellgreen
calctapp · 1977 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1986–1988
2 sentences

1988(See Leo F. Piazza Paving Co. v. Foundation Constructors, Inc. (1981) 128 Cal. App.3d 583, 589 [ 177 Cal. Rptr. 268 ].) "And where defendants are the moving parties, as here, they must either negate a necessary element of the plaintiff's case or state a complete defense. ( Frazier, Dame, Doherty, Parrish & Hanawalt v. Boccardo, Blum, Lull, Niland, Teerlink & Bell (1977) 70 Cal. App.3d 331, 338 [ 138 Cal. Rptr. 670 ].) To avoid a summary judgment, plaintiff must show a material triable issue of fact with respect to the offered defense or the negated essential element. ( Ibid. ) `[N]o amount of

1988(See Leo F. Piazza Paving Co. v. Foundation Constructors, Inc. (1981) 128 Cal. App.3d 583, 589 [ 177 Cal. Rptr. 268 ].) "And where defendants are the moving parties, as here, they must either negate a necessary element of the plaintiff's case or state a complete defense. ( Frazier, Dame, Doherty, Parrish & Hanawalt v. Boccardo, Blum, Lull, Niland, Teerlink & Bell (1977) 70 Cal. App.3d 331, 338 [ 138 Cal. Rptr. 670 ].) To avoid a summary judgment, plaintiff must show a material triable issue of fact with respect to the offered defense or the negated essential element. ( Ibid. ) `[N]o amount of

22
Sloan v. Stearnsgreen
calctapp · 1955 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
2 sentences

1967(See Fibreboard Paper Products Corp. v. East Bay Union of Machinists, 227 Cal. App.2d 675, 718 [ 39 Cal.Rptr. 64 ] ; Sloan v. Stearns, 137 Cal.App.2d 289, 300 [ 290 P.2d 382 ].) Plaintiff’s proposed instruction was clearly argumentative in nature.

1967(See Fibreboard Paper Products Corp. v. East Bay Union of Machinists, 227 Cal. App.2d 675, 718 [ 39 Cal.Rptr. 64 ] ; Sloan v. Stearns, 137 Cal.App.2d 289, 300 [ 290 P.2d 382 ].) Plaintiff’s proposed instruction was clearly argumentative in nature.

22
Fibreboard Paper Products Corp. v. East Bay Union of MacHinists, Local 1304green
calctapp · 1964 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
2 sentences

1967(See Fibreboard Paper Products Corp. v. East Bay Union of Machinists, 227 Cal. App.2d 675, 718 [ 39 Cal.Rptr. 64 ] ; Sloan v. Stearns, 137 Cal.App.2d 289, 300 [ 290 P.2d 382 ].) Plaintiff’s proposed instruction was clearly argumentative in nature.

1967(See Fibreboard Paper Products Corp. v. East Bay Union of Machinists, 227 Cal. App.2d 675, 718 [ 39 Cal.Rptr. 64 ] ; Sloan v. Stearns, 137 Cal.App.2d 289, 300 [ 290 P.2d 382 ].) Plaintiff’s proposed instruction was clearly argumentative in nature.

22
People v. Mesagreen
calctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025If it is easier to dispose of an ineffectiveness claim on the ground of lack of sufficient prejudice, which we expect will often be so, that course should be followed.” ’ [Citations.] It is not sufficient to show the alleged errors may have had some conceivable effect on the trial’s outcome; the defendant must demonstrate a ‘reasonable probability’ that absent the errors the result would have been different. [Citations].” ( Mesa, supra, 144 Cal.App.4th at p. 1008.) Here, the court offered the defense two alternative remedies: (1) exclusion of the video from the trial already underway, or (2) a

2025If it is easier to dispose of an ineffectiveness claim on the ground of lack of sufficient prejudice, which we expect will often be so, that course should be followed.” ’ [Citations.] It is not sufficient to show the alleged errors may have had some conceivable effect on the trial’s outcome; the defendant must demonstrate a ‘reasonable probability’ that absent the errors the result would have been different. [Citations].” ( Mesa, supra, 144 Cal.App.4th at p. 1008.) Here, the court offered the defense two alternative remedies: (1) exclusion of the video from the trial already underway, or (2) a

11
People v. Jeffersongreen
calctapp · 1954 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023(See People v. Lopez (2005) 129 Cal.App.4th 1508, 1534 [the defendant’s struggle with several officers within a short period of time constituted a continuous course of conduct not requiring unanimity instruction]; People v. Jefferson (1954) 123 Cal.App.2d 219, 221 [no unanimity instruction required where the defendant, using two different knives in two different locations within a period of 10 to 15 minutes, slashed at police officers because the acts occurred during “continuous effort on the part of the officers to disarm” him].) Our conclusion is further supported by the offered defense.

11
People v. Lopezgreen
calctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023(See People v. Lopez (2005) 129 Cal.App.4th 1508, 1534 [the defendant’s struggle with several officers within a short period of time constituted a continuous course of conduct not requiring unanimity instruction]; People v. Jefferson (1954) 123 Cal.App.2d 219, 221 [no unanimity instruction required where the defendant, using two different knives in two different locations within a period of 10 to 15 minutes, slashed at police officers because the acts occurred during “continuous effort on the part of the officers to disarm” him].) Our conclusion is further supported by the offered defense.

11
People v. Navarrogreen
calctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022“All issues . . . are subject to the rule of forfeiture, and a defendant’s failure to raise the issue before the trial court will generally result in the appellate court’s refusal to consider it.” (People v. Navarro (2013) 212 Cal.App.4th 1336, 1347, fn. 9 ; People v. Trujillo (2015) 60 Cal.4th 850, 856 .) Here, the trial court offered defense counsel the opportunity to question the jurors about the misconduct and both declined to do so.

11
Brewer v. Home Owners Auto Finance Co.green
calctapp · 1970 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988(See Leo F. Piazza Paving Co. v. Foundation Constructors, Inc. (1981) 128 Cal. App.3d 583, 589 [ 177 Cal. Rptr. 268 ].) "And where defendants are the moving parties, as here, they must either negate a necessary element of the plaintiff's case or state a complete defense. ( Frazier, Dame, Doherty, Parrish & Hanawalt v. Boccardo, Blum, Lull, Niland, Teerlink & Bell (1977) 70 Cal. App.3d 331, 338 [ 138 Cal. Rptr. 670 ].) To avoid a summary judgment, plaintiff must show a material triable issue of fact with respect to the offered defense or the negated essential element. ( Ibid. ) `[N]o amount of

1988(See Leo F. Piazza Paving Co. v. Foundation Constructors, Inc. (1981) 128 Cal. App.3d 583, 589 [ 177 Cal. Rptr. 268 ].) "And where defendants are the moving parties, as here, they must either negate a necessary element of the plaintiff's case or state a complete defense. ( Frazier, Dame, Doherty, Parrish & Hanawalt v. Boccardo, Blum, Lull, Niland, Teerlink & Bell (1977) 70 Cal. App.3d 331, 338 [ 138 Cal. Rptr. 670 ].) To avoid a summary judgment, plaintiff must show a material triable issue of fact with respect to the offered defense or the negated essential element. ( Ibid. ) `[N]o amount of

11
Fireman's Fund Insurance v. Fibreboard Corp.green
calctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988Co. v. Fibreboard Corp. (1986) 182 Cal. App.3d 462, 465-466 [ 227 Cal. Rptr. 203 ].) DISCUSSION I WHETHER THE PROPERTY ON WHICH PLAINTIFF'S ACCIDENT OCCURRED WAS UNSUITABLE FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES AND THUS UNPROTECTED BY THE LIMITED IMMUNITY CONFERRED BY CIVIL CODE SECTION 846 The terms of section 846, construed literally, preclude liability on the part of defendant for ordinary negligence.

1988Co. v. Fibreboard Corp. (1986) 182 Cal. App.3d 462, 465-466 [ 227 Cal. Rptr. 203 ].) DISCUSSION I WHETHER THE PROPERTY ON WHICH PLAINTIFF'S ACCIDENT OCCURRED WAS UNSUITABLE FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES AND THUS UNPROTECTED BY THE LIMITED IMMUNITY CONFERRED BY CIVIL CODE SECTION 846 The terms of section 846, construed literally, preclude liability on the part of defendant for ordinary negligence.

11
Leo F. Piazza Paving Co. v. FOUND. CONSTRUCTORSgreen
calctapp · 1981 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988(See Leo F. Piazza Paving Co. v. Foundation Constructors, Inc. (1981) 128 Cal. App.3d 583, 589 [ 177 Cal. Rptr. 268 ].) "And where defendants are the moving parties, as here, they must either negate a necessary element of the plaintiff's case or state a complete defense. ( Frazier, Dame, Doherty, Parrish & Hanawalt v. Boccardo, Blum, Lull, Niland, Teerlink & Bell (1977) 70 Cal. App.3d 331, 338 [ 138 Cal. Rptr. 670 ].) To avoid a summary judgment, plaintiff must show a material triable issue of fact with respect to the offered defense or the negated essential element. ( Ibid. ) `[N]o amount of

1988(See Leo F. Piazza Paving Co. v. Foundation Constructors, Inc. (1981) 128 Cal. App.3d 583, 589 [ 177 Cal. Rptr. 268 ].) "And where defendants are the moving parties, as here, they must either negate a necessary element of the plaintiff's case or state a complete defense. ( Frazier, Dame, Doherty, Parrish & Hanawalt v. Boccardo, Blum, Lull, Niland, Teerlink & Bell (1977) 70 Cal. App.3d 331, 338 [ 138 Cal. Rptr. 670 ].) To avoid a summary judgment, plaintiff must show a material triable issue of fact with respect to the offered defense or the negated essential element. ( Ibid. ) `[N]o amount of

11
Employers Mut. Liab. Ins. v. WORKMEN'S COMP. APP.green
calctapp · 1975 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984In Rodriguez, the Court of Appeal stated that “[t]he provisions of section 5811, which permit the board to allow costs as between the parties in proceedings ‘before the appeals board,’ are not applicable to appellate proceedings.” ( 46 Cal.App.3d at p. 108, fn. 2 .) The court offered no analysis in support of this dictum.

11
Shaw v. Pacific Greyhound Linesgreen
cal · 1958 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981The trial court was not required to correct the offered instruction. ( Shaw v. Pacific Greyhound Lines (1958) 50 Cal.2d 153, 158 [ 323 P.2d 391 ].) D.

1981The trial court was not required to correct the offered instruction. ( Shaw v. Pacific Greyhound Lines (1958) 50 Cal.2d 153, 158 [ 323 P.2d 391 ].) D.

11
Morgan v. Southern Pacific Transportation Co.green
calctapp · 1974 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
2 sentences

1975Co. (1974) 37 Cal.App.3d 1006, 1011-1012 [ 112 Cal.Rptr. 695 ].) The trial court properly refused to give the offered instruction. g) Instruction 11 (the California State Park and Recreation Commission’s Statement of Policy).

1975Co. (1974) 37 Cal.App.3d 1006, 1011-1012 [ 112 Cal.Rptr. 695 ].) The trial court properly refused to give the offered instruction. g) Instruction 11 (the California State Park and Recreation Commission’s Statement of Policy).

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Chicago Title Insurance v. Great Western Financial Corp.green
cal · 1968 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
2 sentences

1974Co. v. Great Western Financial Corp. (1968) 69 Cal.2d 305, 311, fn. 2 [ 70 Cal.Rptr. 849 , 444 P.2d 481 ].) 3 Appellants’ opening brief [] states that this instruction was “offered by Mrs. Schroeder.” The clerk’s transcript shows that it was “Defendant’s Instruction No. 2.” If that statement is correct, defendants cannot now complain that an instruction requested by them was given. 4 The offered instruction states: “A shipper may by written contract with a carrier, agree to a limitation stated therein upon the amount of the carrier’s liability in case the property carried is lost or damaged.

1974Co. v. Great Western Financial Corp. (1968) 69 Cal.2d 305, 311, fn. 2 [ 70 Cal.Rptr. 849 , 444 P.2d 481 ].) 3 Appellants’ opening brief [] states that this instruction was “offered by Mrs. Schroeder.” The clerk’s transcript shows that it was “Defendant’s Instruction No. 2.” If that statement is correct, defendants cannot now complain that an instruction requested by them was given. 4 The offered instruction states: “A shipper may by written contract with a carrier, agree to a limitation stated therein upon the amount of the carrier’s liability in case the property carried is lost or damaged.

11
Hihn-Hammond Lumber Co. v. Elsomgreen
cal · 1915 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1966–1966
2 sentences

1966The court held there could “be no room for doubting that the plaintiff was an original contractor.’’ (P. 614; italics supplied.) In Hihn-Hammond, Lumber Co. v. Elsom (1915) 171 Cal. 570, 574 [ 154 P. 12 , Ann.Cas. 1917C 798], the court offered this analysis: “Section 1194 [as then enacted] divides the liens which can be asserted against property under the mechanic’s lien law into four classes, to wit, laborers, materialmen, subcontractors, and original contractors.

1966The court held there could “be no room for doubting that the plaintiff was an original contractor.’’ (P. 614; italics supplied.) In Hihn-Hammond, Lumber Co. v. Elsom (1915) 171 Cal. 570, 574 [ 154 P. 12 , Ann.Cas. 1917C 798], the court offered this analysis: “Section 1194 [as then enacted] divides the liens which can be asserted against property under the mechanic’s lien law into four classes, to wit, laborers, materialmen, subcontractors, and original contractors.

11
Trelut v. Kazariangreen
calctapp · 1952 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1958–1958
11
Stickel v. San Diego Electric Railway Co.green
cal · 1948 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1958–1958
2 sentences

1958Co., 32 Cal.2d 157, 167 [ 195 P.2d 416 ] ; Carruthers v. Cunha, 133 Cal.App.2d 91, 99 [ 283 P.2d 384 ] ; Leeper v. Nelson, 139 Cal.App.2d 65, 68 [ 293 P.2d 111 ].) An offered instruction on the rights of one entering an intersection upon a green signal was qualified by the court’s addition of the statement that such a driver “may not ignore danger which is apparent to him.’’ Also, to an instruction as to one’s right to assume that others will obey the law, the court added the usual qualification that this right does not exist when it is or reasonably should be apparent that this duty is not go

1958Co., 32 Cal.2d 157, 167 [ 195 P.2d 416 ] ; Carruthers v. Cunha, 133 Cal.App.2d 91, 99 [ 283 P.2d 384 ] ; Leeper v. Nelson, 139 Cal.App.2d 65, 68 [ 293 P.2d 111 ].) An offered instruction on the rights of one entering an intersection upon a green signal was qualified by the court’s addition of the statement that such a driver “may not ignore danger which is apparent to him.’’ Also, to an instruction as to one’s right to assume that others will obey the law, the court added the usual qualification that this right does not exist when it is or reasonably should be apparent that this duty is not go

11
Temple v. De Mirjiangreen
calctapp · 1942 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1958–1958
11
People v. Jermangreen
cal · 1946 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1958–1958
2 sentences

1958(People v. Jerman, 29 Cal.2d 189, 197 [ 173 P.2d 805 ].) Offered instructions three, four, five and six relate to included offenses and were also unnecessary as the evidence was that appellants were guilty of robbery.

1958(People v. Jerman, 29 Cal.2d 189, 197 [ 173 P.2d 805 ].) Offered instructions three, four, five and six relate to included offenses and were also unnecessary as the evidence was that appellants were guilty of robbery.

11
Carruthers v. Cunhagreen
calctapp · 1955 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1958–1958
11
People v. Borbongreen
calctapp · 1956 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1958–1958
11
Leeper v. Nelsongreen
calctapp · 1956 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1958–1958
11
People v. Mongegreen
calctapp · 1952 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1957–1957
11
People v. Tillmangreen
calctapp · 1956 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1957–1957
11
People v. Nelsongreen
calctapp · 1955 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1957–1957
11
People v. Cliftongreen
cal · 1921 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1957–1957
11
People v. Hightowergreen
calctapp · 1940 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1956–1956
11
People v. Savagegreen
calctapp · 1944 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1953–1953
11
Speck v. Sarvergreen
cal · 1942 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1951–1951
11
Satterlee v. Orange Glenn School Districtgreen
cal · 1947 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1951–1951
11
Campbell v. City of Los Angelesgreen
calctapp · 1938 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1951–1951
11
Traylen v. Citrarogreen
calctapp · 1931 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1950–1950
11
People v. Burkegreen
calctapp · 1912 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1935–1935
11
People v. Craiggreen
cal · 1907 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1935–1935
11
Wiley v. Younggreen
cal · 1918 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1934–1934
11
People v. Perrygreen
· 1904 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1922–1922
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (34)

CaseCitedYears
Baillargeon v. Myers green
cal · 1919
2 sentences

1942Jur., Negligence, sec. 483, pp. 913, 917.) The instruction given has, however, been approved as a satisfactory definition (Baillargeon v. Meyers, 180 Cal. 504 [ 182 Pac. 37 ]) ; and while the offered instruction correctly explained the rule and might properly have been given, we cannot say that its refusal was prejudicially erroneous.” One distinction clearly appears between the situation confronting us and the situation in the Queirolo case.

1942Jur., Negligence, sec. 483, pp. 913, 917.) The instruction given has, however, been approved as a satisfactory definition (Baillargeon v. Meyers, 180 Cal. 504 [ 182 Pac. 37 ]) ; and while the offered instruction correctly explained the rule and might properly have been given, we cannot say that its refusal was prejudicially erroneous.” One distinction clearly appears between the situation confronting us and the situation in the Queirolo case.

21931–1942
People v. Zaragoza green
cal · 2016
1 sentence

2026(People v. Dunn (2025) 18 Cal.5th 129 , 187–188, quoting People v. Zaragoza (2016) 1 Cal.5th 21, 53 ; People v. Moon (2005) 37 Cal.4th 1, 30 ; People v. Gurule (2002) 28 Cal.4th 557, 659 .) If all the proper matters included in the refused instruction were fully covered by other instructions, no prejudice results to the defendant by the court’s refusal to give the offered instruction.

12026–2026
People v. Moon green
cal · 2005
1 sentence

2026(People v. Dunn (2025) 18 Cal.5th 129 , 187–188, quoting People v. Zaragoza (2016) 1 Cal.5th 21, 53 ; People v. Moon (2005) 37 Cal.4th 1, 30 ; People v. Gurule (2002) 28 Cal.4th 557, 659 .) If all the proper matters included in the refused instruction were fully covered by other instructions, no prejudice results to the defendant by the court’s refusal to give the offered instruction.

12026–2026
People v. Gurule green
cal · 2002
1 sentence

2026(People v. Dunn (2025) 18 Cal.5th 129 , 187–188, quoting People v. Zaragoza (2016) 1 Cal.5th 21, 53 ; People v. Moon (2005) 37 Cal.4th 1, 30 ; People v. Gurule (2002) 28 Cal.4th 557, 659 .) If all the proper matters included in the refused instruction were fully covered by other instructions, no prejudice results to the defendant by the court’s refusal to give the offered instruction.

12026–2026
People v. Denton green
calctapp · 1947
2 sentences

2025Just as in Denton, supra, 78 Cal.App.2d 540 , from which defendant’s requested instruction was pulled and in which case the trial court likewise failed to give the same instruction, “it is clear that all proper matters included in the refused instruction were fully covered by other instructions and that no prejudice resulted to [defendant] by the court’s refusal to give the offered instruction.” (Id. at p. 552.) d.

2025Just as in Denton, supra, 78 Cal.App.2d 540 , from which defendant’s requested instruction was pulled and in which case the trial court likewise failed to give the same instruction, “it is clear that all proper matters included in the refused instruction were fully covered by other instructions and that no prejudice resulted to [defendant] by the court’s refusal to give the offered instruction.” (Id. at p. 552.) d.

12025–2025
People v. Batts green
cal · 2003
1 sentence

2025(See People v. Batts (2003) 30 Cal.4th 660, 665 .) The court here found “no purposeful intention” by the prosecution 26 remedy, thereby preventing the prosecution from using the video to impeach Fraysure’s pretrial statement to detectives denying he attended the party.

12025–2025
People v. Trujillo green
cal · 2015
1 sentence

2022“All issues . . . are subject to the rule of forfeiture, and a defendant’s failure to raise the issue before the trial court will generally result in the appellate court’s refusal to consider it.” (People v. Navarro (2013) 212 Cal.App.4th 1336, 1347, fn. 9 ; People v. Trujillo (2015) 60 Cal.4th 850, 856 .) Here, the trial court offered defense counsel the opportunity to question the jurors about the misconduct and both declined to do so.

12022–2022
Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Ass'n v. McMullin green
calctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2020As the record reflects, the court offered defense 13 counsel an opportunity to “take a look” at the notes, and in response, defense counsel “view[ed] the witness’s document.” More importantly, however, defendant cannot object on one basis at the trial level, waive that objection at trial, and then raise a new objection on appeal that the parties below never had the opportunity to address. “ ‘As a general rule, theories not raised in the trial court cannot be asserted for the first time on appeal.’ ” (Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Assn. v. McMullin (2016) 4 Cal.App.5th 982, 997 .) That is particular

12020–2020
McBail & Co. v. Solano County Local Agency Formation Commission green
calctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2015The court rejected the commission’s position that its denial of the annexation proposal was rationally connected to the offered standard: “We fail to see how [Solano County] LAFCO’s finding that ‘further urbanization east of Peabody Road that does not enhance the mission of Travis Air Force Base should be denied,’ and its resulting denial of the petition are in any way rationally connected to a standard which allows for the rejection of proposals that create significant negative effects on the county or neighboring agencies. [Solano County] LAFCO did not reject the proposal because of perceive

2015(McBail, supra, 62 Cal.App.4th at p. 1231 .) Petitioners appear to read McBail as requiring a LAFCO to prove that its decision is rationally connected to every single factor identified in section 56668 (the 15 “[f]actors to be considered in the review of a proposal”; see fn. 5, ante).

12015–2015
People v. Mijares green
cal · 1971
2 sentences

1975(See, People v. Mijares, 6 Cal.3d 415 [ 99 Cal.Rptr. 139 , 491 P.2d 1115 ].) The court offered defense counsel a continuance for purposes of further preparation if the amendment made one necessary.

1975(See, People v. Mijares, 6 Cal.3d 415 [ 99 Cal.Rptr. 139 , 491 P.2d 1115 ].) The court offered defense counsel a continuance for purposes of further preparation if the amendment made one necessary.

11975–1975
Clapp v. Hester green
calctapp · 1959
1 sentence

1967(See Fibreboard Paper Products Corp. v. East Bay Union of Machinists, 227 Cal.App.2d 675, 718 [ 39 Cal.Rptr. 64 ]; Sloan v. Stearns, 137 Cal.App.2d 289, 300 [ 290 P.2d 382 ].) Plaintiff's proposed instruction was clearly argumentative in nature. [8] The court likewise refused to give the following instruction offered by plaintiff: "In deciding whether a rider is a guest or a passenger, if the evidence can give rise to but one reasonable conclusion, the question becomes one of law," and as authority therefor plaintiff cites Clapp v. Hester, supra, 169 Cal.App.2d 558 .

11967–1967
People v. Chapman green
calctapp · 1962
2 sentences

1966(People v. Chapman, 207 Cal.App.2d 557 at page 578 [ 24 Cal.Rptr. 568 ].) Defendants also claim as error the failure of the trial court to give instructions on additional issues, but fail to cite an authority for the proposition that such failure constituted error.

1966(People v. Chapman, 207 Cal.App.2d 557 at page 578 [ 24 Cal.Rptr. 568 ].) Defendants also claim as error the failure of the trial court to give instructions on additional issues, but fail to cite an authority for the proposition that such failure constituted error.

11966–1966
People v. Caldera green
calctapp · 1959
2 sentences

1966(People v. Caldera, 173 Cal.App.2d 98 [ 342 P.2d 945 ].) The court refused defendants’ offered instruction defining “feloniously,” “unlawfully,” and “fraudulent.” All are words of common usage which have no special legal meaning, and the trial court is not required to instruct on the meaning of ordinary language.

1966(People v. Caldera, 173 Cal.App.2d 98 [ 342 P.2d 945 ].) The court refused defendants’ offered instruction defining “feloniously,” “unlawfully,” and “fraudulent.” All are words of common usage which have no special legal meaning, and the trial court is not required to instruct on the meaning of ordinary language.

11966–1966
Austin v. Riverside Portland Cement Co. green
cal · 1955
11955–1955
Walker v. Greenberger green
calctapp · 1944
11955–1955
Prescott v. Ralphs Grocery Co. green
cal · 1954
11955–1955
Abelseth v. City & County of San Francisco green
calctapp · 1933
11955–1955
Mautino v. Sutter Hospital Assn. green
cal · 1931
11955–1955
People v. Kersten green
calctapp · 1943
11953–1953
Barker v. City of Los Angeles green
calctapp · 1943
11951–1951
Urbano v. Market Street Railway Co. neutral
calctapp · 1935
11948–1948
Porter v. Signal Trucking Service, Ltd. green
calctapp · 1943
11948–1948
Tuttle v. Crawford green
cal · 1936
11942–1942
Rogers v. Interstate Transit Co. green
cal · 1931
11942–1942
People v. Morani green
cal · 1925
11935–1935
Dover v. Archambeault green
calctapp · 1922
11934–1934
Truitner v. Knight green
calctapp · 1927
11934–1934
Schurman v. Los Angeles Creamery Co. neutral
calctapp · 1927
11930–1930
People v. Plumeyer neutral
calctapp · 1921
11922–1922
Courtney v. State neutral
oklacrimapp · 1914
11916–1916
People v. Griffith green
· 1905
11914–1914
People v. Wardrip green
cal · 1903
11904–1904
Malone v. Big Flat Gravel Mining Co. green
cal · 1888
11896–1896
People v. Shuler green
cal · 1865
11884–1884

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